Welcome to the IULH World Championship 2026 and welcome to Chaam, where we will celebrate a very special anniversary weekend of the Leonbergse Honden Club Nederland together.
We are delighted to welcome no fewer than 125 Leonbergers, consisting of 56 males and 69 females. With participants from 14 different countries, this promises to be a wonderful day for enthusiasts of our remarkable breed.
We are proud to welcome so many Leonberger lovers from both the Netherlands and abroad and look forward to a day filled with sportsmanship, friendship, and memorable moments.
Below you will find all practical information, the day programme, ring allocations, and directions to the event grounds.
📅 Date: Saturday, June 13, 2026
🐾 Entries: 125 Leonbergers
🌍 Participating Countries: 14
👨⚖️ Judges: 4 International Judges
📍 Venue: RCN De Flaasbloem, Chaam, The Netherlands
🕣 Grounds Open: 08:30 hrs
🏆 Ring Allocations
Ring 1 – Carla Dusseldorp (FR)
Males (32)
- Baby Class (5)
- Junior Class (13)
- Champion Class (12)
- Breeder Class (1)
- Wallflowers (1)
Ring 2 – Hans Stigt (NL)
Females (40)
- Baby Class (5)
- Junior Class (12)
- Champion Class (8)
- Breeder Class (12)
- Old Wise Dogs (3)
Ring 3 – Kerry Rushby (GB)
Females (29)
- Puppy Class (2)
- Intermediate Class (8)
- Open Class (15)
- Veteran Class (4)
Ring 4 – Olli Kokkonen (FI)
Males (24)
- Puppy Class (5)
- Intermediate Class (9)
- Open Class (8)
- Veteran Class (2)
📅 Programme
08:30 hrs – Grounds Open
08:30 – 09:30 hrs – Registration at the Secretary’s Office
10:00 hrs – Individual Judging Begins
14:00 hrs – Main Ring Finals
📍 Venue
RCN De Flaasbloem
Flaasdijk 1
4861 RC Chaam
The Netherlands
🗺️ Event Grounds Map
From the main entrance of RCN De Flaasbloem, follow the red arrows on the map towards the event grounds. The Secretary’s Office is located immediately to the right after entering the show grounds.
Please note that parking is not available on the show grounds itself. Visitors are requested to use the designated parking areas of RCN De Flaasbloem.
🚗 Parking
Free parking is available on the grounds of RCN De Flaasbloem. Please follow the instructions of the parking attendants and park only in the designated parking areas.
📝 Registration & Catalogue
Upon arrival, please report to the Secretary’s Office.
The Secretary’s Office is located near the entrance of the event grounds.
The catalogue is available in printed format only and can be collected from the Secretary’s Office upon registration.
Please remember to bring the email you received containing your ring number (either on your device or printed out). This is your ticket for the event.
💡 Don’t Forget to Bring
- Your dog passport(s)
- Your e-mail with the ring number(s)
- A water bowl for your dog(s)
- Sufficient drinking water
- Any grooming and show equipment
☀️ Weather Conditions
We will closely monitor the weather forecast in the days leading up to the event.
- Provide sufficient shade for yourself and your dog(s).
- Bring a water bowl.
- Ensure your dog has access to fresh drinking water.
- Remember to drink enough water yourself.
Food and drinks will be available from the catering facilities on the grounds.
🚫 Never Leave Your Dog in the Car
Even when outside temperatures seem comfortable, the temperature inside a vehicle can rise to dangerous levels within minutes.
Never leave your dog unattended in a vehicle, even for a short period of time and even with the windows slightly open.
We wish all exhibitors the very best of luck, good sportsmanship, and above all an enjoyable day with their Leonberger.
Following the 2026 IULH World Championship, we look forward to welcoming all participants who have registered for the BBQ and evening party for a fun and relaxed end to the day
It will be a wonderful opportunity to relax, share experiences from the day, and celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Leonbergse Honden Club Nederland together.
We wish you a safe journey, the very best of luck in the ring, and above all a fantastic day.